The global economy players: Which organization does what?

(CNN) -- Organizations that have a role in the global financial system:

Bank for International Settlements: The BIS is an organization of central banks that serves as a central bank for those institutions, focusing on monetary and financial cooperation.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.: The FDIC is a U.S. government corporation that insures deposits at member banks.

Group of Seven: The G-7 is the meeting of the finance ministers of seven industrialized nations: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom and the United States.

Group of Eight: The G-8 is the annual meeting of the heads of state of the G-7 nations plus Russia.

International Monetary Fund: The IMF manages the world's financial systems, primarily by implementing the policies of its 185 member-countries, in particular exchange rates between countries and how payments flow between countries.

Securities and Exchange Commission: The SEC is an independent agency of the U.S. government tasked with enforcing laws relating to securities and regulating the securities industry and stock exchanges.

World Bank: The World Bank provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries, with an emphasis on reducing poverty. Its programs are carried out by two development institutions -- the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association -- which are owned by the bank's 185 member-countries.

World Trade Organization: The WTO settles trade disputes and negotiates international trade agreements.

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